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The Texas Power Crisis: An In-Depth Look at Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

In February 2021, Texas experienced a winter storm that triggered one of the most severe power crises in American history. The icy conditions led to a dramatic rise in electricity demand as residents sought to keep their homes warm. However, the state's power supply was severely compromised due to inadequately winterized power plants and infrastructure. This perfect storm resulted in Texas being unable to generate sufficient power to meet the escalating demands, forcing grid operators to implement rolling blackouts to stabilize the system.